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America Must Lean into the Wind on Clean Energy
This week, the Washington Post called America’s pursuit of offshore wind energy a “tortured process” mired in uncertainty and challenges. While that is one way to describe it, National Wildlife Federation has a very different view of the prospects for… Read more >
Sandy’s Mandate: Time to Get Serious About Clean Energy
In the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, it is more important than ever for Americans to rethink our energy choices. Devastating extreme weather events are becoming far too common, with tragic consequences being felt along the coastlines of New York and… Read more >
Offshore Wind Energy in New York…Coming Soon!
Over 100 people gathered on Long Island this week for an update on “Offshore Wind in 2012” at a conference National Wildlife Federation cosponsored with several local groups including Renewable Energy Long Island, Citizen’s Campaign for the Environment, Alliance for… Read more >
Speak UP for Offshore Wind in Massachusetts!
Growing up in Massachusetts and throughout my adult life, I have spent countless days on the coast of the South Shore in every season. Whether on the beach or out on the water, I have always been in awe of… Read more >
Obama Administration Hits the Accelerator for Responsible Offshore Wind Development
For too long, America has ignored an immense clean energy source sitting right off our shores. We’ve chosen to remain dependant on fossil fuels that cause dangerous air and water pollution, threaten our national security, and place future generations of… Read more >
Salazar Announces Major Step Forward on Offshore Wind
Today, Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar joined Governor Lincoln Chafee and Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation for a press conference to announce a key step forward in the process to develop offshore wind energy in New England. There are significant… Read more >
Offshore Wind is a Wise Investment
America’s offshore wind resources are immense, and it is time to get serious about bringing this significant, domestic clean energy source ashore. National Wildlife Federation applauds Senators Carper (D-DE) and Snowe (R-ME) for their leadership in building a bipartisan coalition… Read more >
Public Demand for Offshore Wind is Building
Americans are ready to get serious about renewable energy. Today, NWF joined over 120 national, regional, and local organizations in sending a letter to President Obama calling for rapid, responsible development of our offshore wind energy resources. While battles rage… Read more >
Just a Few More Hours…
…and the polls will close in New Hampshire. Eric Orff and I spent the day on Elm Street in Manchester, holding global warming signs and talking to media, campaign supporters, and tons of people who are just here to take… Read more >
What a Day – New Hampshire Primaries
Let the games continue… It is getting increasingly interesting to see just what the candidates will do to secure every last vote. I just left a very energetic crowd at the Elks Lodge in Dover, where John Edwards spoke for… Read more >
